Find below a sample job description template for the position of Merchandise Assistant:
Job Title: Merchandise Assistant
Location of the job: Sunrise, FL 33304
Years of Experience: 3+ to 5 Years
Job Type: Full Time Employee
Education Level: Associate Degree
Job Summary:
Works with Merchandise Manager in every aspect of departmental functions; acts as point person for department in the absence of the Merchandise Manager.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Shop competition; make business recommendations to Merchandise Manager based on findings
- Communicate issues to stores and Franchisees using the appropriate communication channels
- Follow-up with vendors to get new items set up in the system
- Complete ad sheets, obtain samples, and proof ads
- Request samples and dimensions for planograms
- Act as point person for department in the absence of Merchandise Manager
- Interact effectively with vendors and internal colleagues to achieve department goals.
Position Requirements:
- Ability to communicate in a clear, concise, understandable manner, and listen attentively to others
- Ability to maintain records and documentation pertaining to workforce
- Ability to adjust priorities and manage time wisely in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to maintain a fair, consistent set of standards as they apply to workforce
- Ability to merchandise effectively
- Ability to develop and train workforce, build relationships, utilize skills of workforce most appropriately
- Ability to provide outstanding customer service